Loudspeakers

Wharfedale Diamond 9.1, excellent value for money

Advantages: Deep bass for a small speaker, nice look, UK made speaker
Disadvantages: A litte bit on the bright side, will need support from a subwoofer

When I first saw this speaker in the showroom, I was not quite tempted that it would be the one I have been looking for. Short on budget, since I had to build a system from nothing, having been able to sell my Home Theater in a Box for 70% of its original price and with some extra from my saving, I planned to look for a speaker system which can start up a decent stereo system which can be developed into a full home theater system once I will be able ...
...luckily I was attracted by its somewhat bright but calm color cabinet, then therefore I requested an audition. Combined with a good DVD player and an AV Receiver in which I planned also to acquire, I tested the speaker without a Subwoofer. And the result was stunning. The bass is deep and round, although it will not shatter your glass windows, it is enough to inject tremble on your listening nerves. The mid and high tones are warm, and with a little ...

ses1978 25.06.2009 · Read Full Review
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Review of Wharfedale Diamond 9.1

Tannoy Arena: Sound and style that might just take you by surpris

Advantages: Amazing sound and build quality
Disadvantages: May not be to everyone's taste

Tannoy Arena. These speakers are an amazing piece of tech, which can make a beautiful edition to your living room. Sound. I can’t fault these speakers for sound. They produce a meaty sound which makes explosions roar and are detailed enough so that you can pick out every crunch and chime from the shattering of glass. Music sounds bright and has depth. The bass box can be adjusted and its big sound blends with the other speakers. The Tannoys are loud ...
...have you pinned to the back wall. These speakers never sound small or weak. Looks and tactility. These speakers look and feel brilliant. They are a beautiful blend of high quality materials. Even when turned off they make a huge contribution to any room by being eye catching but not imposing. I have these speakers on the stands which are extra; they are beautifully crafted and fit perfectly. Verdict. You can’t really go wrong with these speakers, ...

C0rnflake5 04.07.2009 · Read Full Review
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Great sound, great price!

Advantages: Top sound quality, physical design, optional subwoofer
Disadvantages: None as yet!

A fantastic speaker! I use two of these mainly for my band and have found them to sound exceptional for the price. They have a really wide dispersion meaning that everyone in the room can hear the highs, as well as the lows, which believe me are not lacking from what you may thing is a small 12" speaker. I have also used the SRM450s as floor monitors at other events, thanks to their wedge design when layed on their side. The SRM450 is fairly weighty, ...
...own. The speaker has multiple carrying points and even flying points! One think to watch for is that the XLR inputs are not locking. If using as a floor wedge then loop the input cable around the handle to make sure that it doesn't get pulled out if someone catches a cable on their foot. Picked mine up from gak.co.uk with two black tripod stands, two Rockbag protective carry bags and two 6m XLR cables for £808 delivered. Much more value than similar ...

Mr__Steve 27.08.2007 · Read Full Review
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Review of Mackie SRM450

JBL On Tour fails to deliver the goods.

Advantages: It plays music
Disadvantages: It has a massive range of serious flaws in design.

The JBL on tour speakers are average, at the most. For their high cost, you wouldn't expect some of the severe design flaws present in it. The audio quality is relatively good considering it's size, and the maximum volume is very high, albeit containing sizable amounts of distortion on the higher volume settings. Of the desing flaws, there are many. Some are: Not including a "turn off/on" option, instead giving the user some not-so-obvious ways ...
...impossible to actually close the JBL On Tour speakers because the end of the cable is deliberately in the way of the shutting mechanism, which is also a not so obvious way of turning the thing off. If I wanted to turn something off for later use, closing the lid over without officially switching the thing off would make me assume that the speakers are still on. I do not recommend these speakers. Especially considering how much they cost. I do recommend ...

Baneat 09.08.2008 · Read Full Review
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Review of JBL On Tour

"Hei neighbor, turn the volume down"

Advantages: Realistic SRS sound, Dolby surround mode, awesome memories.
Disadvantages: The sabwoofer is really big, no remote

I have visited My friend's house a couple of times and the only question I had to ask is "Are we going to be watching any movies" - he is an owner of this subwoofer set and the sound will impress even a deaf man. The bass was so clear and hard the juice in my glass got a form of radio waves. SRS (Surround System) function created a realistic aquatics effect and with a Dolby surround mode on - even your neighbor will come with pop corn. This set ...

Tobias_Ripper 21.04.2009 · Read Full Review
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Review of Sony HT-IS100